Caterpillar (CAT) Company Description

CAT Sector: Industrial Goods Industry: Heavy Machinery Company Description Sub-Industry: Manufacturing Ticker: CAT Market Cap: Fiscal Year End: December 31 $53.4bn Company Description Caterpillar is the world's largest manufacturer of heavy- duty construction and mining machinery, diesel and turbine engines, and related technologies. Headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, the company has established a strong international presence and supports an extensive network of dealers and distributors. Business Model Caterpillar manufactures machinery used in the construction, mining and power generation industries. The company relies on penetration and investment in developing markets to generate growth, with almost 70% of its revenues currently earned outside the US. Geographic Revenue Breakdown 24% 14% • N. America 26% • EAME • L. America 36% Asia Pacific CAT Financial, one of the company's business segments, provides financing options to dealers and distributors of Caterpillar products. CAT dealers are independently owned, and form an essential link in the supply chain between customers and the company. =|=|=| SOURCES: Company Data, SEC filings, Bloomberg Professional Services BIDNESS etc. DISCLAIMER: Bidness Etc(TM) and related marks are owned by Bidness Etc. Any other trademarks appearing on this website are the property of their respective owners, and are not used to indicate the origin of goods or services offered or provided by Bidness Etc herein or to suggest approval for or affiliation with Bidness Etc.